The U.S. Embassy in Baku is seeking individual for the
Interpreter/Translator/Office Assistant in the Defense Attaché Office
Announcement number: 08-29
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
GRADE: FSN-7; FP-7
OPENING DATE: May 30, 2008
CLOSING DATE: June 13, 2008
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR
RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The primary responsibility of the DAO Interpreter/Translator is to provide
interpreter/translator
services and administrative support to the Defense Attaché Office Baku;
assist in preparation of
materials and logistics management for visiting delegations; occasionally
serves as a driver.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and
responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact ext.4637.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below
with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. University degree or equivalent in Linguistics, Political Sciences,
International Relations or International Law is required.
2. A minimum of two years of work experience in interpretation/translation
(Azerbaijani/English,
English/Azerbaijani, Russian/English and English/Russian) is required.
3. Level IV (Fluent) in English, Russian and Azerbaijani is required.
4. The job holder must possess a valid driver’s license.
SELECTION PROCESS
Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the
candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the
application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and
residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to
apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of
Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee
Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment
(FMA) are
ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar
days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA)
are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90
calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position
with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the
application will not be
considered:
1. Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612); or Applying for a
Federal Job (OF-510); or A current resume or curriculum vitae that
provides the same information as an OF-612 or OF-510; plus
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of
their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of
degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the
position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Hard copies: Human Resources Officer
Address: 83 Azadlig Prospecty, Baku AZ1007, Azerbaijan
Or electronic copies: E-mail: BakuHRMailbox@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT
HR Office, Telephone: 498-03-35, FAX: 498-17-42
http://azerbaijan.usembassy.gov
LOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: June 13, 2008
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equitable treatment in
employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status,
or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve
equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through
continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe
they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or
political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail
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